…and all through STWland we’re still riding.

Short little dog run through the woods tonight, dodging the rain.

Probably local again in the morning, making the most of things before FE (allegedly) rip out our little blue trail in the new year.

I wish I was, completely lost my mojo, other than the occasional ride to work I’ve not been on a non-motorised 2 wheel conveyance since the early autumn. This year has been a bit of a bust for bicycle riding.

Not had any rain for some time now so the trail are getting dusty, making it a little treacherous on the steep stuff.

Haven’t ridden since smashing my shoulder in October. Still in a sling 3 weeks post second surgery with little movement. Combined with losing my father in law 2 weeks ago, and my own father in January, it’s hard to feel festive in our house. Really feeling for our teenage kids..

Nice sunny ride this morning. Pretty wet and muddy though.

I was out today doing the only Cyclo-cross event I do – the December round of the Yorkshire Cyclo-cross League. Fancy dress, so I went as Ebeneezer Scrooge. That involved wearing a wool coat but fortunately it’s held in Heptonstall, the only place on earth cold enough to race with a heart rate of 200 and be comfy. I got 6th senior which was a nice surprise but no fancy dress award 😢

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Cannock blast in the slop. Great fun.

It’s Christmas holibobs. Is Monday still the weekend?

A wet but fun Cwmcarn on Sunday

Always enjoy your pics @colournoise

Got out on Sunday morning. Poor nights sleep due to breadcrumb jnr resulted in me being off my game but still good to get out.

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Techie loop today, bit out of my current comfort zone but good crack in a type 2 way! #rmcycleworks #west_is_best_mtb #ridethelakes #lakesmtb #gopro #mtb #bicycle #29er #lakedistrict #igerscumbria #lifebehindbars #cumbria #mountains #outdoors #outdoorsisfree #luckytolivehere #goprohero8 @whytebikes #whytet129 #tarn #rocky #sendit #doaskid #earnyourturns #mtbiker #mountainbiker

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Little edit the #gopro app put together to make me look #lessshit #rmcycleworks #west_is_best_mtb #ridethelakes #mtb #whytet129 #lakesmtb #lakedistrict #ride #mountainbiking #sendit #outdoorsisfree #pedaldamnit #outdoors #29er #igerscumbria #bicycle #lifebehindbars #mountains #cumbria @whytebikes

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I do love a nice #tarn, photo taken with #goprohero8. #angletarn #igerscumbria #west_is_best_mtb #rmcycleworks #ridethelakes #scenic #nature #enhland #lakedistrict #onelakedistrict #cumbria #iguk #lake #mountains #moody#clouds #getoutdoorsmore #landscapephotography #cumbrianfells #outdoors #outdoorsisfree #ukmountains #landscapephoto #vista #goprophotography

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